Some young scottish kid did a number of 8B+s a few years ago. Cant remember his name though.Evan?
Will Smith thought Keen 8a/+ with the lanky sequence. Maybe he underestimates his bouldering prowess because he’s predominantly a sport climber.
Good spot. Couple of contributions from an anonymous source too https://github.com/bourbonspecial/UKStrongPeople/blob/master/men_boulders.md
Oooh just noticed we're missing a real dark horse...Matt Birch! First ascents of The Swarm 8B+ in Bishop and Somewhere in Time 8B/+ in Palm Springs plus ascents of Mandala Sit (which I think is 8B/+?) and a few others at 8B in the US.
Quote from: Doylo on October 03, 2018, 03:24:49 pmWill Smith thought Keen 8a/+ with the lanky sequence. Maybe he underestimates his bouldering prowess because he’s predominantly a sport climber. I think I used a hybrid beta but still thought it was 8B. Whichever way you do it, it's definitely not 8A.
Will also thought climbing Weedkiller into Fat Lip made no difference to the grade
Quote from: Bradders on October 03, 2018, 04:52:04 pmOooh just noticed we're missing a real dark horse...Matt Birch! First ascents of The Swarm 8B+ in Bishop and Somewhere in Time 8B/+ in Palm Springs plus ascents of Mandala Sit (which I think is 8B/+?) and a few others at 8B in the US.Slashface?
Quote from: monkey boy on October 03, 2018, 03:28:50 pmQuote from: Doylo on October 03, 2018, 03:24:49 pmWill Smith thought Keen 8a/+ with the lanky sequence. Maybe he underestimates his bouldering prowess because he’s predominantly a sport climber. I think I used a hybrid beta but still thought it was 8B. Whichever way you do it, it's definitely not 8A. I only thought Keen Roof was 8A/+ as I lanked past the one move from which most of the difficulty comes. I'm in no way down grading it for the normal method though. I can't touch it that way!Quote from: monkey boy on October 03, 2018, 03:28:50 pmWill also thought climbing Weedkiller into Fat Lip made no difference to the grade Yeah it's a bit harder but I would look like a right tool if I took 8B+ when I still can't get up most 7B+s. The move I fell off most whilst trying that link was the second move of Weedkiller!
Quote from: SA Chris on October 03, 2018, 05:50:21 pmSlashface?High fidelity too
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It's all about the pyramid! Good depth
Quote from: monkey boy on October 03, 2018, 07:06:56 pmIt's all about the pyramid! Good depthCouldn’t agree more. To climb an 8B does not make you an 8B climber.
When do you become an 8B climber?Yes we all admire those who can cut it on all rock types/styles, but equally you're not a fully rounded climber IMO if you haven't ticked anything close to your potential.
When do you become an 8B climber?I think this cuts both ways. I know people who should maybe, er, have climbed a grade up from what they have but perhaps they don't have the confidence/will to try. Yes we all admire those who can cut it on all rock types/styles, but equally you're not a fully rounded climber IMO if you haven't ticked anything close to your potential.
Quote from: T_B on October 04, 2018, 09:39:16 amWhen do you become an 8B climber?Yes we all admire those who can cut it on all rock types/styles, but equally you're not a fully rounded climber IMO if you haven't ticked anything close to your potential.Ste Mac once told me he thought you had to do 3 of a grade, though I can't remember whether that was "to be a grade x climber" or to "have really climbed grade x", but kinda the same thing (ish)Interesting second point, I like it.